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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245.58, 12,369.04 and 3,314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245.58, 12,369.04 and 3,314.58 is: 4,972.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245.58 : 12,369.04 = 3,314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245.58/12,369.04 = 3,314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245.58x = 12,369.04 × 3,314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245.58x = 40,998,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,998,172.60/8,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.14

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